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The New York Times bestselling memoir of the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village adapted for young readers. Now available in paperback!
When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.
Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
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Amazon River
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Sangma Francis; Illustrated by Romolo D'Hipolito
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Don't get too comfortable. This isn't the type of book you can
snuggle up with under the covers. Not even close! You're off on the
expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells,
feelings and tastes of the world's most extreme places. Have you
ever wondered what the buzz of the rainforest sounds like on a trek
through the Amazon? Or how it would feel to experience the biting
cold as you voyage across Antarctica? Or how about how chocolate
would taste on Mount Everest? From every heart-bursting sight to
tummy-lurching bite, this is a truly immersive round-the-world
adventure, where YOU are the explorer.
A modern tragedy, this story has had a great impact on race
relations in America. Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, a
grotesque crime in a Southern backwater that became the catalyst
for the civil rights movement, is explained in this dramatic
narrative by the cousin who was present every step of the way.
Simeon Wright saw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at Caroline
Bryant at a grocery store and slept in the same bed with him when
her husband came in and took Emmett away; he was there during the
aftermath of the murder, and at the trial, where his father
testified. This""gripping coming-of-age memoir may not bring
closure to the Till case, whose perpetrators were left unpunished,
but it will set the facts straight about that life-changing
incident in 1955.
From the team behind the bestselling Atlas of Adventures, this
journey of discovery takes you in large format through 31 of
nature's most unmissable animal events from between the two poles.
Celebrate the incredible ways in which animals survive in the wild,
from epic migrations and extraordinary behaviours to Herculean
habits. There are hundreds of things to spot and facts to learn
with every turn of the page, as you'll meet another of nature's
most adventurous creatures, learning about their amazing behaviours
and habitats. Each section begins with an infographic map of the
region it explores, followed by richly detailed two-page spreads
featuring its most fascinating creatures. You'll get to run with
the wildebeest in Kenya, nest with the puffins in Iceland, parade
with the peacocks in India, hit the dance floor with the birds of
paradise in New Guinea and go north with the narwhals of Canada,
among many other adventures. The quirky illustrations make the
animals' lives relatable to our own with humorous surprises: look
out for a drone bee delivering a bunch of flowers to his queen,
polar bears using binoculars to watch for seals, and cold-blooded
iguanas basking in the sun on beach blankets. Interesting facts and
figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that a Zambian fruit bat
can gobble up to twice its body weight in fruit each night? Or that
elephants have longer pregnancies than any other land animal -
about 22 months!? Or that, at only one day old, a caribou calf can
outrun a human? A 'Can you find?' page at the back challenges you
to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured animals
and objects. Children and adults alike will find inspiration in the
extraordinary feats of these wonderful creatures.
National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of
beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation
with education experts. The books pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book
authors across four reading levels. Find out about the life of Rosa
Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped
end racial segregation in America. Level 3: Becoming independent
Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more
challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from
adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.
A biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his
leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer.
Written in graphic-novel format.
Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the
world around you? People have always moved around the world,
whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster.
Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different
place. World War One and Two shaped the world in many different
ways. Millions of people were affected and many people moved around
the world, for good and for bad. This book explores the movement of
people during war and conflicts from today and looks at how this
has shaped the world.
This unique series gets close up to some amazing areas of our
world, and allows readers the opportunity to explore key countries,
topographical features and cities in a way that is both engaging
and entertaining. In addition, each book highlights significant
human, geographical, sporting and economic information.
Explore ten of the world's most awesome rivers! From The Ganges to
the The Amazon, discover some of the most famous and important
rivers on the planet. Zoom in on their most interesting features,
with the help of engaging artwork and key information. Each river
'profile' is accompanied by unique illustrations and clear photos.
The World Feature Focus series brings a fresh perspective to the
world's most significant elements and landforms. With artwork that
emphasises the otherworldliness and beauty that exists within the
make-up of Earth, children aged 7 upwards will be equally entranced
and informed about the world's geography.
Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band
name! And some instruments-sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad
musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel
series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note! Pizza and Taco love
music! They make lists, and they have tryouts to get more band
members. They think they have all the ingredients to rock the
scene. But maybe this garage band should stay in the garage!! This
hilarious young graphic novel-with chapters-will tickle the funny
bones of kids ages 5 to 8 and bolster their reading confidence.
Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic
novels and longer chapter books. Readers will devour all the books
in the series: Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best? Pizza and Taco: Best
Party Ever! Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic! Pizza and Taco:
Too Cool For School
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David Bowie
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Ana Albero
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a
child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was
inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the
saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands
in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting
talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time
greatest artists. This moving book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
musician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series
of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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